1. In the criminal process Packer uses two models; crime control and due process, to explain how law-makers, law enforcement, courts, corrections, advocates, and everyday citizens have different views/beliefs as to how to deal with crime and those who engage in criminal activity. Under the crime control model, the main focus is on public safety and protecting society from the criminal element. To achieve this goal the crime control model stresses a tough on crime approach that supports strict and swift punishment. This conservative approach emphasizes crime reduction, enforcement, and deterrence. The crime control model attempts to push as many cases as possible through the court system, this is referred to as assembly-line justice. The crime
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Constitution, especially those outlined in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The due process model also looks at factors which may influence or contribute to crime and negative behaviors. These factors include, but are not limited to an individual’s family background and upbringing, education, social surroundings, income level, and mental condition. The goal of the due process model is to find ways to help offenders change their behavior or turn from a life of crime. This model also looks for alternatives and diversion programs that help offenders, who commit crimes and violate the law because of drug usages, alcohol abuse, and other social ills, instead of sentencing them to jail or prison. The due process model is mostly apparent in appellate courts, and is perceived as a liberal approach to justice that seeks the …show more content…
Supporters of these rights also believe that individuals have the right to protect and defend themselves. Most conservatives argue that there are already too many gun-control laws in place. They also believe that very little can be done to stop criminals from gaining access to guns or from committing crimes with gun, except for having more law abiding citizens to carry guns to stop criminals.
In the media both sides of these views and arguments are presented and often imitated, depending on which media outlet or news source you follow. Liberal media supports stronger gun control legislation and laws that restrict ownership, sales, assault weapons, and so on. While conservative media will always argue that under the Second amendment every law abiding citizen has the right to gun ownership, and the right to keep and bear arms. Furthermore, conservative media support the conservative view that “guns in the right hands don’t kill people, but that gun in the wrong hands kill
Constitution, especially those outlined in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The due process model also looks at factors which may influence or contribute to crime and negative behaviors. These factors include, but are not limited to an individual’s family background and upbringing, education, social surroundings, income level, and mental condition. The goal of the due process model is to find ways to help offenders change their behavior or turn from a life of crime. This model also looks for alternatives and diversion programs that help offenders, who commit crimes and violate the law because of drug usages, alcohol abuse, and other social ills, instead of sentencing them to jail or prison. The due process model is mostly apparent in appellate courts, and is perceived as a liberal approach to justice that seeks the …show more content…
Supporters of these rights also believe that individuals have the right to protect and defend themselves. Most conservatives argue that there are already too many gun-control laws in place. They also believe that very little can be done to stop criminals from gaining access to guns or from committing crimes with gun, except for having more law abiding citizens to carry guns to stop criminals.
In the media both sides of these views and arguments are presented and often imitated, depending on which media outlet or news source you follow. Liberal media supports stronger gun control legislation and laws that restrict ownership, sales, assault weapons, and so on. While conservative media will always argue that under the Second amendment every law abiding citizen has the right to gun ownership, and the right to keep and bear arms. Furthermore, conservative media support the conservative view that “guns in the right hands don’t kill people, but that gun in the wrong hands kill